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A 30-year-old male asked:

does vitreo-retina traction (due to vitreous degeneration) settle down over time? if so, how long do they take to settle down?

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Dr. Alan Mindlin answered

Ophthalmology 50 years experience

Variable: Everyone is different. It can be days but usually weeks or longer. It needs to be monitored to ensure it doesnt do harm which is rare.

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